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THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, FEH5AY. DECEMBER 18, 1891
Magee, emphatically. "I have wanted to
try that experiment for a lone time, but
was unable to do so until recently. My ex
pectations have been realized hi the busi
ness the night cars are doing, and you can
rest assured they will be" continued. In
fact, anything that will improve the serv
ice will" be done. Wc have more pewer
than Me are csins, and when more cars arc
required they will be put on the road will
ir.cly. The talk at present about crowded
cars." comes as the result of the holiday
travel. Tint will cease after January 1,
and the business settles down to its normal
condition."
"What about organized labor? "Will it be
recognized ia the future on the Duquesne
line?"
"I can see no reason why a man should
not be allowed to join a labor organization
if he chooses. Our policy has been to em
ploy men for their worth to us, no matter
what their political, religious or social con
nections I would no more find fault with
a man's religion than his membership in a
labor organization, and I have no reason to
blieve that the attitude of our company
will be changed in that particular."
"But it is said the Elkins-AVidener people
refuse to employ union men in this city or
anywhere they have interests?"
2ot Personally Ojiposod to Unions.
"Well, I don't know that ihat is true.
They did not recocnize the union on the
Fifth avenue line, but I am not in a position
to say that it was entirely because the men
belonged to it they w ere discharged. As
tor myself I am not opposed to unions."
In regard to the proposed strike onthe
Duquesne line on account of extra time
without pay, a statement was made to The
Dispatch from L. A. Kaufman and John
liarry, motomien on the Duquesne, who
take exceptions to the announcements
made by other employes. IJeferring to
Colonel Elkius they say he is extremely
lenient to his men, though possessing pecul
iar views on the organized labor question.
As to the IC of L. Assembly of Duquesne
employes they claim that it is practically
defunct, the majority of the men refusing
to keep their dues paid up or to obey the
orders of the District Assembly. The state
ment that the "under superintendents of
the Duquesne had caused all the trouble
with the men," is strenuously denied and
Supe -"utendent George JIcFarlane and his
assistant, John Irwin, are recommended as
being rao-c than usually kindand considerate
w ith their subordinates. The objectionable
schedule i thus spoken of:
'Ir. Irwin has been handicapped and un
justifiably blame 1 for many things con
nected with the schedule, but given a cer
tain number oi cars and instructed to run
them at to or three minutes space, he
could do nothing else than make the lay
overs or 'periods of rest", at the end of the
line very short, and increase the number
of trips "from eight to eight and a half and
finally to nine, at the same time lengthen
ing the time required to make the round
trip lrom one hour and ten to one hour and
15 minutes, thus requiring some crews to
work from 12 t tt3j hours, but in all
ca-e- when over 12J2 hours were made, pay
i as given for 13 and when over 11 hours
pay for 12 was given. Mr. Irwin has stated
that the men should have more time for
meals. Who is to blame for this state of
aS&irs I know not."
The Ordinance Rpfore Mayor Gourley.
Mayor Gourley has not yet signed the or
dinance granting right of war to connect
the Fifth avenue and the Wilkinsburg
branch of the Duqucsn: line. J. M.
Gufl'cy, who has sued to restrain the work,
called oa His Honor yesterday and ex
plained at length his objection1- to it. Later
in she afternoon the Mayor took a car and
went out to inspect the street in question.
"What liis impressions are on the matter
will probably not be known until he takes
oflicial action on the ordinance, either sign
ing or vetoing it The fact that the work
was started and partially completed before
Councils had even considered the ordinance
granting the privilege ma- have some influ
ence in the matter. This feature of the
case is causing considerable talk.
DEATH OF XAPOI.EON IE GBATJDE.
f-uppos'-d to Have Died Trom Wounds Re
crivo.1 in the French Riots
I5y authority of. Coroner McDowell,
'.Squire Hobb, of Oakdale, yesterday began
an inquest on the body of Xapoleon Le
Grande, a French miner, who died there
Wednesday night. 'Squire Iiobb held a
partial examinatiou yesterday and it was
developed that on Tuesday week Le Grande
and a number of others visited and were
drinking at the house of August Laribee, in
Tom's Run, two miles back of Oakdale.
During the evening there was a general
low in which Le Grande was pounded over
tne nead witn a beer glass by a son ot JUr.
Larib.-c
Xothing was thought of this.as Le Grande
was ab-. until Monday last, when he was
Taken fiek and died, as stated, oa Wednes
day. Dr.A.CStcvenson, of Oakdale. stated
be had treated Le Grande for typhoid fever
and that his death was due to that disease.
'Souiro Hold) ordered a post mortem to be
held on the body, and the result of this will
be made Known to-day when the inquest is
resumed. Young Laribee has not yet been
arrested, but .flicers were started after him
la-t night, and it is expected he will be ar
rested to-dav.
THE EPWOEIH LEAGUE QTJABTEBLY.
Timely Suggestions OnVred hy Leaders in
he 7Iovcinenl.
The quarterly convention of the Epworth
League, 1'ittsburg district, was held in the
Dingham Street M. E. Church jesterday
afternoon. Dr. Eaton presided and en
couraging reports were received, showing
that several new leagues have been estab
lished and tho membership list is growing.
Organization is to be the league's work for
the winter.
Last night a large audience listened to
addresses by licv. C. W. Snrth and Rev.
W. F. Oldham, pastor of the Forty-fifth
Mrcr fhurclu Both divines dwelt particu
larly upon the importanee ot work anions
jour.g people. Comparisons were drawn
between the manner in which chinch work
was done .VI years ago aud the way it is
done now, showing that it is in the line of
progression.
A llsli Exhibition at the World's Talr.
State Fish Commissioner George H.
Welshons leit last night for "Washington,
where the State Commission will meet with
the National Fish Commission to arrange
lor r.u exhibit of food and-gamc fish at the
World's Fair. Mr. Welshons said that the
best food iish known are in the lakes and
rivers of this State, while the gamiest of
game fish ore found in the mountain
streams of Pennsylvania. The Fish Coni-u:i-sioncrs
of 1 'enusylvania, Mr. Welshons
says, will make a separate exhibit of fish,
but they will also join with the Kalional
Commission in arranging for the nation's
display. While in Washington Mr.Welsh
ons, as the representative of C. L. Magce,
will call upon the President, and, if Mr.
Warmcastle is to be removed, will urge the
appointment of George AV. Miller for the
place.
The Mining Institute To-Day.
Tiie Western Pennsylvania Central Min
ing Institute will meet this morning at 10
o'clock in the Court House- Invitations
have been sent out by Secretary Seddon to
a number of prominent people, and a large
and enthusiastic meeting iE expected. Sev
eral papers will he read on the mining
laws, tln-ir uses and abuses, by Inspector
Mick and others, which will be discussed at
omc length, as well as topics in all
branches of mining.
Kecommemlations of a Coroner's Jury.
The Coroner's inquest "yesterday onthe
body of Man- Connors, the young girl killed
on the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne and Chicago
Paihoad at Sewicklcy, on "Wednesday
iiight, resulted in a verdict of accidental
death. A recommendation was made wi
the jury that the railroad company place
rheir station on the south side ot the track
and that the present light at the station was
dangerous and inadequate.
TWENTYJJVES LOST
On the Local Traction Lines During
the First Eleven Months of
the Current Year.
THIS IS AN INCREASE IN NUMBEB,
Eut Xot So Considered When Compared With
the Growth of the Eapid Transit
Eoads in Operation.
RECOMMENDATIONS OP TDK CORONER.
More Thin 200 Deaths Already on the Steam Eailways
Within Allcsh-ny County.
During the past 11 months rapid transit
cost the two cities 20 lives. .In 1889, which
was practically the first year of rapid tran
sit, live lives were lost. Last year the
number swelled to 17. Although there is
an even score of lives lost so far, it is prac
tically a decrease, as there are almost twice
as many miles of rapid transit roads this
year as last. Within the year the entire
Duquesne, Birmingham and Manchester
systems, have been put in operation, as well
as the miles of additions tc the Pleasant
Valley system, including their Troy Hill
and Woods' Run extensions.
The decrease is due to the recom
mendations made by Coroner Mc
Dowell. Under his "instructions bells
were first placed on the car axles.
Later he asked for cornermen and they have
been granted. In the accidents of last year
it was noticed that nearly all the deaths
were caused by the cars mounting their
victims. The Coroner made a demand for
life guards on the cars and now nearly all of
them are so equipped.
A rrccantion That lias Saved Lives.
Another guard against loss of life has been
the stopping of all cars before they cross the
line of another company, which was one of
the recommendations of the Coroner's office.
The result has been that in the present
month, with more rapid transit roads in
operation than ever before, there has not
been a single death from that cause. It is
true a number of people have been injured,
but the guards have thrown them off and
death was avoided.
Under the system by which the business of
me coroner s onice is conducted every case
of the more than 4,000 handled by the pres
ent Coroner, is so recorded, that even the
minutest dctal of the manner of death and
the disposition of the case can be found on a
moment's notice. In fact, the records there
are more complete and easier of access than
those of the courts.
For 11 months of this year 782 inquests
have been held. There were 210 deaths by
tne railways ana JJ murders were com
mitted. During the same period 53 people
ended their owii lives. Eight plunged into
the river and were no more; 15 found eternal
surcease of earthly sorrow from pistol
balls; ropes of various kinds swung 12 other
into eternity; five other burdens were cut
asnnder by severing as many throats, and 13
others took the poison route and bid an
everlasting farewell to this earth.
Most of tho Victims Children.
A noticeable fact in th. list of traction
deaths is that most of them are of children
under 12 years of age. There are but few
deaths of people of an age able to take care
of themselves under ordinary circumstances.
In fact, of the millions of passengers car
ried on the street car lines only two were
killed. One was on the Birmingham line
and was caused by a bad brake. Upon the
recommendation of the Coroner a different
brake has been put on those cars, as well as
the guards on the windows.
One of the principal recommendations
that will be made by Coroner McDowell
this year will be that parents keep their
children off the streets over which traction
roads pass. Yesterday he said:
"Parents are more to blame for the num
ber of deaths on the traction roads than any
one else. It is impossible to make any reg
ulations which will avoid a large number of
fatalities as long as the streets are play
grounds for children of from 4 to 10 years of
age. In nearly every case the parents are
to blame themselves for not keeping them
in. Danger from other sources can be pro
vided against, but nothing can save the
children unless parents exercise more
care"
Tho I.ons List or Fatalities.
In January there were no deaths from
traction roads, but within the first nine days
of February three victims had- been re
corded. This is the list:
Fkon-kert On February 4, Bernard Fron
kert. a;redG, ran In front of Citizens' car 27
and was instantly killed.
JlAXwF.LiKosea Maxwell, aged 22 months,
was Kiiiuu uy mc nurse car line ax Jicivees
port on February 5.
Edlek William Ealer. need 28 Years, vrai
pushed or fell under a Rebecca stleet car,
Rebecci street. Allegheny, and died from
hismjurio-. A verdict of "accidental death
was tendered, but the jury fonnd that the
hticet at that point was flllod with dirt and
rubbish, and that no signal lights had been
displayed.
Phillips On May C the first death of the'
year on the Pleasant Valley system was re
corded. II. Kaymond Phillips, 9-year-old
boy, while running beside a car on Perrys
ville avenue was thrown nude-- the wheels
and died the next day.
liALLAHEit Patrick Gallaher, aired 8 years,
was crowing Forbes street on May 26. when
he was killed by car Xo. 1, of the "Duquesne
line.
IUolin Alena A. Baglin, aged 5 vears nnd
5 months, ran in front of 1'ittsburs Traction
car 29 near Pride street, on May 26, and was
instantly killed.
Gniunox Car Xo. 12, or tho Pittsburg
Traction line, ran down Thomas Gribbon at
Fifth avenue and H'gh street on June 13.
He was 03 years old. A recommendation
was made that a watchman be placed there,
but as jet it has not been complied with.
Coxlev On June 29 William Conley, aged
15 j ears, was stealing a ride on Birmingham
car Xo. 11 when he was thrown against one
of the abutments of the Smitliflld street
bi idne and killed.
For Jennie Fox, aged tl years, was cross
ing Forbes street on June26, when Duquesne
carXo. 4 struck hei. Shu was drawn under
the car and crushed to death.
Kisr.L Walton E. Eisel, aged 4 vears, at
tempted to cross Ficmont street, Allegheny,
in front of a Pleasant Viillov car, on June 26,
w hen he was run over and killed.
De Vito Blase De Vito. a 3- ear-old child,
w as killed on July S, on Fifth avenue, in
lront oi spianc s court, Dy a nttsburg Trac
tion car.
Caitaix Car 52. or tho Central Traction,
ran dow n Wilson Captain, a 7-3-ear-old boy,
on Wylic avenue, on ouly It
Schutteu Marv Schutter, nged 17, was
killed on Cn-son street by a Birmingham
car on July 27. Sho hadjust alighted from
carXo. 10 and was crossing the track when
struck by car Xo. 30. A verdict of acci
dental death was rendered, but the Jury
recommended that abettor or quicker brake
be used on cars, and that more precaution
be taken while passing cars are loadiii" or
unloading passengers. The jury also cen
sured "5. D. Murphy, conductor ot car 10, for
unloading deceased between squares.
Fritz On August 20 Jacob Fritz, nsed IS
year-, was run over and instantly killed by
-ai-27of the Allegheny Traction ConiDany
at tho Pittsburg end of the Sixteenth street
bridge. Though a verdict of accidental
death was given, it was lecommended that
better lights be supplied there and thata
watchman be stationed at that point.
Goldixo William Golding, aged 61 years,
was killed on September 6 by a Biimingbam
car on Smithfleld street, near the bridge.
McCoitaiCK Kate iicCormick, a little 8-vear-old
tot, while attempting to cross
Forbes street in front of car 55, of the Du
qnesr.e line, was run oyer ana killed on Oc
tober 1.
Tiiest While crossing in front of a. Man
chester car on Octobers, Parker IV. Trent,
aged 5 years, was instantly killed.
Gibio On Xovember 9 John Gising,
aged 5 years, while stealing a ride on car 2!),
oi the Citizens' Traction lino, jumped off in
front of car 150 and w us instantly killed.
HmTZMAX Vinccnz lleitzraan, aged M
years, was trying to boaid a car on tho
Pleasant alley-line on Xovember 18, when
he lcll in front of car 116 and was crushed to
death.
MiLosrv Denis ilaloney, a H-ycar-old
boy.jnmpcdotra wagon In front of Bir
mingham car Xo. 20 and was instantly
killed. ,
In each of these cases a verdict of acci
dental death was rendeied, and tho em
ployes of the various roads exonerated.
THEY WASTED SEALSKINS.
Tiro Feminine Shoplifters Caught In the
Act-One Is a Slick One The Other
Was Alexander Killen's Alleged Wire.
Mollie Moran, alias Mollie Camp, and
May Miller, alias Theresa Teets, were ar
rested in Fleishman's store on Market street
Yesterday afternoon by Detective Bendel
for shoplifting. The women were noticed
by one of the salesladies in the
store taking two sealskin capes
which they threw over their arms carelessly
and were about to depart. The clerk
stopped them and engaged them in conver
sation while another clerk slipped out and
notified Detective Bendel. When he en
tered the Camp woman endeavored to hide,
but Bendel stepped up and placed her under
arrest, despite her pleading.for liberty, and
sent her to Central station, accompanied by
her alleged accomplice.
Mollie Camp is an old offender. She has
been arrested frequently, add is regarded by
the police as one of the most nimble-fingered
thieves in the city. She was one of the
"Dirty Dozen," and the police say shc is
an expert pickpocket. Assistant Superin
tendent O'Mara arrested her while acting
suspiciously in Home's store two weeks
ago. As 'there was no specific charge
against her she was released on her prom
ise to stay outside of the city's limits. She
has been living in Allegheny since.
May Miller is the woman" who was living
on a shanty boat with Alexander Killcn,
at Tarentuin, when Mrs. Eudert was mur
dered two years ago. She was kept in jail
until Killen's trial and conviction, and
since her release hts dropped out of public
notice. She had a police" record before her
intimacy with Killen.
THE SANITY OF JOHN WOODS.
An Inquiry Upon Which Uepends the Con
trol of Valn.ible Property.
A hearing in the case of William Woods
versus John "Woods, an inquiry as to the
state of mind of the latter, was again be
gun before Commissioner McCIay, and
Judge Fetterman, for the petitioner, was
confronted by Messers. J. S. Ferguson, IC
Q. Bigham and K. W. Shafer. There was
much trouble experienced in getting the
jury together, and then it was developed
that the old gentleman had decided
that the weather was too cold
and that if they wanted to know anything
about him and his mind they might come
and see him at Dr. McCormick's residence,
on Mt. Washington. As Judge- Fetterman
had a witness he wanted heard, it was
agreed by counsel to hear him. It was also
agreed to save time and expense to allow
tlie testimony taken by Mr. McCIay on
his first appointment to court after being
read to the jury and the hearing began.
Henry Schroth, of Bethel township, testi
fied that he lived on the farm of John
Woods, the respondent. Schroth said he
rented the farm from Dr. McCormick,
bought the personal property from him and
paid him the rent, and that he, witness, had
never seen John Woods on the farm. Wit
ness did all his dealing with Dr. McCor
mick. J. S. Ferguson cross-examined witness,
who said his lease was signed by Woods
alone. The farm is 10 or 11 miles from
where John Woods lived on Mt. Washing
ton. The receipts are signed by Woods, per
Dr. McCormick. The bill of sale of per
sonal property was signed by John Woods.
it was decided tnat as the weather was
uncertain and the old gentleman's health
precarious that the next meeting would be
at the residence of Dr. McCormick, on Mt.
Washington.
MAGISTRATES FOB ALLEGHENY.
A Move to Farce Xorthslde Councils Into
Cashing Vp.
An effort is being made in Allegheny to
have Mayor Wyman appoint police magis
trates, who have to trust to Providence and
the good will of Councils for their pay. The
provision for police magistrates is made in
the city charter, but the Finance Committee
has hitherto refused to recommend an
ordinance providing salaries for them. It
is thought that if magistrates were ap
pointed they could recover their pay from
the city by a course of law, and at the same
time compel Councils to provide salaries.
Alderman Brinker is one of the men who is
willing to accept an appointment' as police
magistrate and trust to luture developments
for just compensation. He said yesterday
that he thought Councils would pass an ordi
nance if the matter was correctly presented
to them, and that Mayor Wyman would be
willing to make the appointments.
It is conceded that Alderman McKelvy
will get the appointment in the central part
of the city when the Police Magistrates are
named. He is sick a great deal of the time,
however, and it is probable that Alderman
Braun will also be appointed.so that he will
be in a position to assist. There is no one
skirmishing for the place in lower Alle
gheny, but unless human nature on the
Xorthside is revolutionized, there will be a
field full when it becomes known that the
Mayor is considering the advisability of
acting at once.
GLASS KEN MEET.
Their Trade Is Good and Prices Arc Reaf
firmedTheir Tin Mill.
The regular monthly meeting of the plate
and window glass manufacturers of the
United States was held at the Hotel Ander
son yesterday afternoon. The present
prices were reaffirmed, and the general
trade was found to be in a satisfactory con
dition. Among the manufacturers present
were ex-Congressman J. W. Crouse, of
Akrop, O., representing the Charleroi
Company; A. M. Howard, of the Art Plate
Glass Company, of -Duquesne; E. L. and
Edward Ford.'of the Pittsburg Plate Glass
Company; W. D. Keys, of the New Albany,
Ind., Glass Company; M. T. Clouse, of the
Kokomo, Ind., Glass Company; M. R.
AVilliams. ot the Crystal Glass Company, of
Elwood, Ind., and J. G. Bcemcr, of New
York City.
Mr. Keys and others of the glass manu
facturers are interested in a tin plate mill
now being built at Elwood, Ind. When
asked when the tin mill would be ready to
start Mr. Keyz replied: "I don't know.
It will be necessary for us to be making tin
before tho next Presidental campaign, how
ever." PENNSYLVANIA OIL FIELDS
And History of Charticrs Valley Discnssed
hy tho Historical Society.
The Historical Society of Western Penn
sylvania met last evening in Carnegie Hall,
Allegheny. Daniel Johnston presided.
James W. Drape, Esq., read a paper en
titled "The Oil Fields of Western Penn
sylvania." The paper gave an admirable
description of the locality and prodnctive
capacity ot the fields since their opting
and concluded with a general review of tho
fields in the Western part of the State and
of the progress made in their development.
Rev. M. D. Lichliter read a paper en
titled "Chartiers Valley, Its Characters
and Landmarks." The' paper showed a
history of the first cabin erected in the val
ley in"l730 by P,eter Chartiers, to its subse
quent development. The evidence in
history, according to the paper, showed that
the Valley owed its name to Chartiers, but
whose name was at that time spelled Schar
tiers, a name of Erench extraction.
Miss Jennie Lambing and Postmaster
James S. McKcan were elected members of
the society. An appropriate minute was
offered on'the death of Mr. "W. Miller, a
member of the society.
Gallinger, Jeweler,
Still at the old stand, 1200 Penn avenue.
Call and see him.
FRIENDS OF GRAHAM
"Vow The.v Will Run Him for the
legislature Without liis Consent.
WHY THE VETERAN POLLED OUT.
The Latest Phase of the Contest for the
Collectorsliip.
A NEW CANDIDATE OUT FOR CONGRESS
The friends of James L. Graham, of Alle
gheny, are not content to have him retired
under fire and will organize to push him
forward for re-election. The Senator has
not placed himself in the hands of his
friends, but his name will be before the
people just the same. Among the leaders
who are insisting on making Mr."Graham a
candidate is ex-Councilman Hartman, of
Woods' Run. In speaking of the move
yesterday, he said:
"It would be an outrage to retire Senator
Graham now simply because a lot of politi
cians have entered the field, and he cannot
consistently make the kind of a canvass that
they will make. The good people ot Alle
gheny insist that he shall be a candidate,
and they will see that he will be elected
without a single act of his own. Graham
for many years has been elected without
opposition, and rather than enter a contest
now he has withdrawn. This is not fair to
Allegheny, however. Mr. Graham has been
one of the best representatives at Harris
burg, and can care for our interests better
than any other man. He is respected by
every member of the Legislature, and I have
noticed while there at times during past
sessions, that he gets about whatever he
asks for.
"It is not a question of who will be
elected United States Senator. That is a
secondary matter, and I am willing to sup
port Mr. Graham without him being
pledged to any one man and then let him
vote as he sees fit. It would be a public
disgrace if Allegheny would not return the
'Father of the House' to the seat he has
filled so faithfully, and I can assure you
that we are not so ungrateful. There is a
movement on foot to see that Mr. Graham is
re-elected, and in a few days it will be got
in working condition."
GENTLEMEN FE0M TEXAS
Talk or Mr. Mills and Predict a TJuioriBe
tween Mexico and the United States.
Colonel E. D. Bruce, Dr. Henry V.
Beattie and Judge Warner B.attie, of Aus
tin, Tex., and Duncan A. MePherson, of
San Jacinto, Tex., formed a party of dis
tinguished old gentlemen, who were on
their way last night to attend a reunion in
Xew York of the Scotch Presbyterian
Academy, of New York City, which some
40 years ago was a prominent educational
institution under the management of Dr.
Cameron. The party was in a jolly good
humor when thev reached the Union
station. They all had visited Pittsburg
many years ago, and they will stop oyer
when on their way home.
Dr. Beattie, who did all the talking, said
the people of Texas were greatly disap
pointed by the defeat of Mills for Speaker
of the House of Representatives, but they
have been much more disappointed by the
sullen conduct of Mills since his defeat.
They feel that he should accept his defeat
gracefully and that he should become the
leader of the majority party on the floor of
the House. They will call upon Mr. Mills
before they return home and if possible in
duce him to take the chairmanship of the
Ways' and Means Committee and lead his
party during the session.
Dr. Beattie said he recently called npon
President Diaz, in Mexico, and from the
conversation Dr. Beattie inferred that the
President was considering a union between
Mexico and the Unitad States, and the
doctor gave it as his opinion that steps look
ing to such a union will ba taken by the
President of Mexico within a short time.
THE PLACE FOB CANDIDATES.
Most of the Political Hustlers Can
Be
Found at the Court Honse.
"Just now the Court House is the center
around which the politicians are revolving,"
a politician said yesterday. "I am a can
didate for office and in the two weeks just
passed I have accomplished more effective
work at the Court House than I could have
done, by making a trip into every voting
district of the county. When court opened
two weeks ago the constables were there to
make their returns. In their own way
they are leaders in politics in their com
munities. Then there are no end of jurors
from every district in the county and from
every town, village and ward.
"They, as a Title, are active fellows and
all one has to do is to look around up there
and catch them when they are Dot otherwise J
engaged. i is an inexpensive way oi cam
paigning and I predict that hereafter there
will be but little running through the
county by candidates. Th"ey will do all
their wort at the Court House."
THERE'LL BE KOBE OF THEM.
Another Candidate to Be Announced
to
Fight John Jlles.
Jury Commissioner John Jiles, who is in
Pittsburg making a fight to be re-elected a
member of the State Central Committee,
denies that he is the administration's can
didate. He says that James Clark was
brought out against him by Messrs. Larkin
and O'Leary, and he also denies that there
is any arrangement between him and Clark
whereby the latter is to jet out of the way
just before the election, as has been
charged. Mr. Jiles claims that he has been
badlv treated in tho matter. It is probable
that there will be still another candidate in
the district. The friends of J. M. Guffey
have concluded that neither Clark nor Jiles
will be friendly to Mr. Guffey, who lives in
the district, and who is anxious to have a
friendly State Committee chosen.
GBAHAJTS FBIENDS CONFIDENT.
Indications That the Kx-Eecordor Will Suc
ceed Collector Warmcastle.
The latest advices from Washington go to
show that, while the friends of Miller and
Case are hopeful as to the succession to the
CollectorSbip, it is the backers of Graham,
the County Recorder, who are working hard
est, and recently with most appearance of
success. Congressman Stone has been put
ting in some strong ammunition for Gra
ham within the past 24 hours. Both Cam
eron and Quay are also reported to be for
him.
One of his supporters telegraphed from
Washington yesterday that the prospects
for the ex-County Recorder were then quite
rosy.
The Committee on Revision.
The committee appointed by Chairman
Brennen to revise the rules of the Demo
cratic organization in Allegheny county
will, if possible, hold a meeting to organize
to-morrow. The Democrats generally be
lieve that the committee will make no radi
cal change in the rules aild will be guided
by Mr. Brennen's argument in favor of
equal representation from all the districts
in the county.
Only One Certain Candidate.
The national delegate fight in Allegheny
has, for the time being, dropped out of
sight, and William Witherow is the only
pronounced candidate in the field. B. F.
Jones and the others are still uncertain as
to whether they will gb into the contest.
Another Congressional Candidate.
Dr. Foster is prominently- mentioned by
Republican leaders in Fayette, Green,
AVashington and part of Allegheny county
as a candidate, for Congress in that district.
Dr. Foster has been for vears active in poli
tics in the Mansfield Valley. He was in
Pittsburg yesterday, but refused to talk on
the subject.
A New Political Combination.
Michael Ennis, brother of ex-Jury Com
missioner John Ennis, has announced him
self as a candidate for delegate to the Dem
ocratic State Convention in the Third Legis
lative district. Mr. Ennis has announced
himself as being for any person or measure
advocated by Messrs. Larkin and O'Leary.
This is a new political combination, and it
is being much discussed in local political
circles.
A QUEER CHARACTER.
TUo Homestead Career of the Man Ar
rested In Washington for Threatening
President Harrison He Is Evidently at
tcast Partially Deranged.
A man named Hogg, giving his residence
as Homestead, was locked up in Washing
ton a few days for threatening President
Harrison. An inquiry disclosed the follow
ing facts: Thomas Henry Marston Hogg,
better known in Homestead as "Tommy"
Hogg, is an Englishman by birth and came
from New York last spring with several
others to work at his trade as bricklayer for
Carnegie, Thipps & Co. on their mammbth
new beam mill. He was known here to be
very eccentric and by some thought to be
insane. He was a skilled workmen, but
those working with him were in constant
dread of their lives, as he was givento vio
lent outbursts at times, when he would rush
away from his work, wildly exclaiming,
"They are after me," "They are after me."
One day last summer he informed Mr.
Robert Young, superintendent of brick
construction for the Carnegie, that he was
compelled to leave Homestead as "They
were after him again," and he said "they"
drove him out of England and now they
were about to drive him from Homestead.
Hogg, when asked to define who "they"
were, he would stare in blank amazement at
his questioner. Hogg left here last summer
and went to McKee's Rocks, where he
worked, and he visited here frequently.
He-was a man of medium height, compactly
built, florid complexion and mutton-chop
whiskers. He was intelligent and fairly
well read. He was regarded as a dangerous
man. He figured in the columns of The
Dispatch some time ago in connection
with a scrape he had gotten into.
AND SO THEY WEEE MASEIED,
But Not Until tiro Subject Had Been Dls
enssed for Several Honrs.
A young couple from Greensburg, who
came to the city yesterday to get married,
did not find the road to wedlock strewn
with roses. They were Benjamin F. Ru
bright and Laura E. Irwin. Both are under
age, but the girl's parents are dead. The
young man presented a certificate of per
mission from his father, sworn to before
'Squire Wylie, of Greensburg. There was
a hitch in the paper which created dissatis
faction in the mind of Captain Hieber, and
he would not issue the license. The trouble
began about 11 o'clock in the morning and
continued until 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
In the meantime the wires between Pitts
buig and Gr.eensburg were kept warm carry
ing messages to and fro bearing on the
technical defects in the young man's certifi
cate. Finally matters were arranged, and
Rev. Dr. Douglass married the pair in the
Recorder's office in the presence of Captain
Hieber aud a few witnesses.
Drumming; In an Art Collection.
The movement to get paintings for the
Allegheny Art Gallery will be given a
boom next Tuesday, when a meeting of
artists will be held at Carnegie Hall. It is
proposed to have a citizens' committee ap
pointed and make an effort to let the people
know that donations will be thankfully re
ceived. Chairman Dahlinger, of the Art
Committee, is taking a very active interest
in getting a collection.
IX THEIR NEW HOMK.
The leadlnc Confectionery Firm of E. Ma
Binn Installed In Their Macnificcnt
New Quarters, Nos. 913 and 915 Liberty
Street.
E. Maginn. proprietor of the Excelsior
Cracker Works, and wholesale dealer in
confectionery, fruit, etc.. is now occupy
ing his new block, Nos. 813 and 915 Lib
erty street, which was erected on the site of
his former quarters destroyed by fire.
The building, which is eight stories in
height, has a handsome stone front, 6et off
by numerous attractive signs and presents
an alluring appearance. The interior is
finished in natural wood with tastefully
frescoed metallic ceilings, from which are
suspended ornamental brass chandeliers,
adapted to both gas and electricity, the lat
ter being supplied by a dynamo in the base
ment. Indeed the block, as a whole, is one
of the finest in Pittsburg.
The ample ropm thus afforded by the oc
cupancy of these new quarters in addition
to their factory, 7, 8, 0 and 10 Church ave
nue store 80 "Federal street, Allegheny,
will place the firm in better condition than
ever to handle their large and increasing
business. Mr. Maginn first established his
business in 1857, and since then its growth
has been a remarkable one. Their trade not
only extends throughout this State but over
Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland as well.
Confectionery, crackers, cakes and such
palatable table delicacies as oranges, figs,
dates, foreign nuts and fine table raisins
comprise the major part of the goods
handled. A visit to their store at this 'sea
son of the year will reveal the fact that
their assortment, which also comprises a
large line of Christmas tree ornaments and
many novelties in fancy candy cases, is un
usually complete.
The immense business which the firm is
doing fully attests to the marked degree of
popularity in which Mr. Maginn and his
associates are held by the trade.
Writing Desks.
A few especially elegant inlaid mahogany
desks in Louis XV. style at moderate prices
also a very complete stock of desks for use
on table, of various woods, and inlaid with
mother of pearl, etc.
Jos. EicnuAirai & Co.,
mwf 48 Fifth avenue.
Our Entire Storo Open To-31orrow Js'Igli
And every night next week to 9 P. M. until
Christmas eve plenty of light, plenty of
clerks. Jos. Horse & Co.,
G07-G21 Penn Avenne.
Onyx tables and center pieces in great
variety 25 per cent below their regular
price during our sjlecial sale at Kingsbacher
Bros.', 51G Wood street.
Hat l'lns,
Silver and gold.
Many new ones just opened at
Hakdy & Hayes', Jewelers,
52'J Smithfield street.
Three doors from City Hall.
Open every evening till Christmas.
ladles' Solid Gold
Hunting, stem-winding watches, with Elgin
movement, only 518, at KingslwhcrBros.'
great special sale, 51G Wood street.
BEAUTiruii rings for the little baby
fingers can be purchased at
K. Suit's,
Corner Smithfield and Liberty . and 311
Smithfield street
Stools.
A new lot of our common sense stools,
painted or unfinished, now in stock for
Christmas. ' P. C. Schoestf.ck & Sox,
FSU 711 Liberty street.
ladles' 14-lt Solid Go!d,
Hunting, stem-winding watches, beautifully
engraved, every one warranted, only 20, at
Kingsbacher Bros.' special watch and dia
mond sale, 516 Wood street
DELAY NOT DESIRED.
Mayor Gourley Asks for Prompt Re?
ports From the Chiefs.
THEY'RE ALMOST COMPLETED NOW
Xo Chance for a Set-Back to the Appropria
tion Ordinance.
IT WILL BE EEADT AT AN EAELT DATE
Mayor Gourley has written a letter to
each of the department chiefs, urging on
them the necessity of having their reports
reach him to-morrow, or as soon after H3
possible. His object is to avoid any delay
in getting out the appropriation ordinance
for next year.
The law provides that the head of each de
partment shall on or before December 31
make a report to the Mayor of the opera
tion of his department for the preceding
year, and the estimated necessities of the de
partment for the ensuing year. These
reports shall show in detail the receipts and
expenditures of the departments, and the
Mayor shall return them with his annual
message to Councils. By getting these re
ports in early the Mayor hopes to send them
with the message to Councils at the first
meeting in January. This will give Coun
cils ample time to consider all questions
arising and get the appropriation ordinance
through early in February.
No Delay Is Looked For.
There is nothing this time to cause such
delay as occurred last year. At that time
everything was in a turmoil over the street
act troubles. The Finance Committee
was somewhat at sea as to the
amount of money the city might have to
spend during the year on this account and
amid a great deal of speculation and discus
sion the ordinance was held back until
March was well over. When it finally
passed only a week remained in which
people could pay their taxes and be entitled
to the 5 per cent discount. There was a
rush on the Treasurer's office, city employes
had to wait a long time for their pay and
disorder reigned in City Hall. The Mayor
predicts a different state of affairs this time,
but nevertheless wants the reports of de
partments in at an early date to avoid all
possibility of delay.
Chief Brown has his report about ready.
When asked about it yesterday he said:
"Our report is about completed and I think
it will be ready for the Mayornext Monday.
It would have beenj finished by this time
but for the fact that pay day does not come
until the 15th of the month. We had to
wait until three days ago before we could
begin to get complete fignres."
Will Be Completed Soon.
Chief Bigelow has been busy for a week
past on his report and it will be ready for
the Mayor Before long. Chief Elliot's docu
ment will also be ready soon.
"The reason I asked for the reports at an
early date," said Mayor Gourley yesterday,
"is because on them I have to base my an
nual message to Councils. I cannot begin
snch a message until I have received and
carefully studied the chiefs' reports. By
getting "them soon now. I will be able to in
vestigate their principal features ancLspre
pare my communication for presentation at
the first meeting of Councils in January. I
have assurances from Chiefs Brown and
Bigelow that theirs will be ready soon."
As soon as the fiseal'vear closes. January
31, the Finance Committee can get down to
work on the appropriation ordinance.
Nothing can be done prior to this, as the
Controller cannot prepare his statement,
showing the outstanding warrants and other
matters directly influencing the character
and amount of the appropriations, until
after the year has closed. A month then
intervenes, during which the ordinance can
be framed, discussed and adopted. Accord
ing to law the collection of taxes begins
March 1, and the appropriations must be
made prior to that to fix the millage.
FOBTT-FIVE CHRISTMAS PIANOS
Sold at Klcbers', GOG Wood Street.
More than 40 pianos, intended for Christ
mas gifts, have already been sold by the old
reliable house, H. Kleber & Uro., 50G
Wood street, and, besides, a great.number
of organs. The splendid instruments, cheap
prices, and the eight-year guarantee, is
what takes people to Klebers' store to buy
their goods, in preference to all other music
stores.
Gents' Gold Rin;s and Lockets.
Many new and choice designs. Plain,
Roman and richly chased mountings set
with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires,
jacinths, cat's eye, opal and garnet many
novel ideas that will please any gentleman.
Our stock of gents' scarf pins is an elegant
one. We can please you at E. P. Roberts
& Sons', Fifth avenue and Market street.
Open evenings. MT
Gentlemen's Gold-Filled Watches,
With good movement, only $10, at
Kinksbacher Bros.' special sale, 510 Wood
street.
Hugus & Hacke.
MORE BARGAINS
THIS WEEK FOR OUR GREAT
INVENTORY
AND HOLIDAY SALE.
French Robes, all the leading col
ors, Astrakhan effect trimming, weie
$15, NOW $8.
French Robes, braided and jet
trimmings, all colors, were 20,
NOW $io.
French Robes, the handsomest
shown this season, braided and feather
trimmings, were S30, price NOW 15.
All remaining of our Exclusive
Style High Novelty Dress Patterns,
have been $30, $35 and 40, offered
now at $20 each.
Black LaceFlouncings and Drapery
Nets at 'way under value prices.
Figured Drapery Silks, 250 pieces,
32 inches wide, regularly worth $1,
NOW 50c A .YARD.
Cor. Fifth Ave. and Market St.
del.Vuwysu
ELEGANT
CHRISTMAS GOODS
AT
E. P. ROBERTS & SONS',
JEWELERS,
COE. FIFTH .AVE. AXD MAUKET ST.
The handsomest stock of
JEWELS, SILVER & BRIC-A-BRAC
In the City.
Tialt Art Boom.
Open Evenings.
UelS-MW
Cannot Force Them to Swear. -Considerable
comment was aroused in the
office of the Board of Viewers yesterday
when Attorney Woodward objected to hav
ing some of his clients sworn. The viewers
were R. J. Stoney, Jr., John P. Moore and
James McHugh, and the case under consid
eration was the improvement of Omega
street. It was finally agreed that witnesses
could not be sworn if tney objected.
The Leading
Dry Goods House.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Friday, Dec. 13, KM
JOS. HOIE & co:s
PENN AVENUE STORES.
These are for Christmas Gifts or
for your own, every-day use.
Blankets.
The largest and finest assortment
of Blankets as well as Quilts and
Counterpanes.
Every best kind of Blanket is here,
from the good, honest country-made
up to the elegant Minnesotas and
Californias in price from 3 to 42
per pair.
Comfort and Comforts commence
with the $1 Cotton. Real Eider
down from $4 up in Sateen and Silk.
All kinds and qualities of snowy
white Counterpanes.
FURS.
Our enormous stock is unrivaled
rand notwithstanding the wonderfully
active trade of the past weeks it is ab
solutely unbroken. Our big and com
fortable and well-lighted Fur Depart
ment, with its matchless collection of
medium to finest furs at unapproach
able prices, invites a visit from every
body desiring to buy Furs, for their
own use or for gifts.
The sale of Fur Capes keeps mov
ing moving more Fur Capes than
any sale these cities ever saw.
18-inch Wool Seal Capes, $7.
18-inch Black Astrakhan Capes,
$8.50.
18-inch Black Coon Capes, 15.
18-inch Mink Fur Capes, 35.
The genuine, the real, the legal
Alaska Seal. That's the only kind
you can find here. You have not
decided to buy a Seal Skin garment
without looking up the subject well.
We need not tell you that prices on
seals are tending upward. We need
not tell you, when you come here
and see the goods we offer you, and
compare them, that the prices are
away below what the same qualities
would cost you elsewhere. These
are things you know. Here is the
bulletin:
23-inch Alaska Seal Jackets
at $105.
25-inch Alaska Seal Jackets
at S150.
27-inch Alaska Seal Jackets
at $185.
30-inch Alaska Seal Jackets
at S215.
And from these prices each length has
a range of prices upward to finest
qualities, all sizes, all latest and best
shapes, and all superior in fit and
finish.
Muffs from $1. A genuine Seal
Muff at $10. Fur Sets and Fur Capes,
plain or combination novelties, all
kinds of fur and all qualities.
Cloth Garments !
Largest range of styles and prices
in Jackets, plain and fur-trimmed;
Long Coats, with or without capes,
plain or fur-trimmed; Fur-lined Cir
culars, for carriage wear; handsome
Capes for evening, carriage or com
moner uses; Fichus and Shawls of all
descriptions; warm winter Dresses
and handsome House Gowns.
Complete Outfits for Misses, Chil
dren and Infants.
JOS. H0RNE & CO.,
607-621 PENN AVE.
dels
HOLIDAY
UMBRELLAS.
Our reputation as an Um
brella House is so well
known that nothing remains
to be said about our stock,
quality and prices.
The Latest Novelties
Are now in, and we invite
your inspection to our
GRAND DISPLAY
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XMAS UMBRELLAS.
435 MARKET ST. 437.
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